Storage
HyperStrong commissions energy storage project for a coal mine in China
Press Release HyperStrong, in collaboration with Inovance, successfully commissioned a 2.5 MW / 3.343 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) for a coal mine in China. The project has completed all testing and commissioning phases and is now officially in operation....
UK Solar Market Report 2026
The UK solar market is accelerating rapidly, with capacity reaching 19.1GW in 2025 and over 1.8m installations nationwide. Supported by the launch of Great British Energy (GBE) and a £200m investment in clean energy, the sector is central to Britain's mission to...
Solar and wind led Germany’s electricity generation in 2025
In 2025, renewable energy accounted for 55.9% of Germany’s net public electricity generation, matching the previous year’s share. According to data from the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE), wind remained the primary producer, while photovoltaics...
LONGi shifts to use base metals in panels amid silver price surge
LONGi Green Energy Technology Co. has announced a strategic shift to replace silver with base metals in its solar cell production. The move comes in response to escalating costs and intense market competition, which have pressured the industry's profit margins. Mass...
R.Power secures capacity market contracts for a 6.3GWh BESS portfolio
Press Release In the capacity market auction held in December 2025, R.Power was awarded capacity contracts for five battery energy storage projects with a combined capacity of 1,012 MW and 4,032 MWh. This further strengthens the company’s position as a leading...
AlphaESS secures agreement for Czech Republic’s largest stand-alone BESS
Press Release AlphaESS, a global leader in energy storage solutions and a BloombergNEF Tier 1 certified manufacturer for Q4 2025, has formally signed a cooperation agreement with EPC partner Eltodo a.s. to deliver a combined 320MWh large-scale battery energy storage...
Trina Storage and Lightshift Energy partner to deploy 1GWh of grid-scale ESS
Press Release Trina Storage, a global leader in energy storage, announced its expanding strategic partnership with Lightshift Energy (Lightshift), a leading US developer, owner, and operator of energy storage systems. This partnership will deliver a portfolio of...
Solnet Group and iwell launch energy partnership to boost security
Press Release Finnish solar energy company Solnet Group and Dutch energy management software (EMS) and battery specialist iwell are teaming up to help businesses across the UK and Europe build smarter, more resilient energy systems in an increasingly volatile market....
EDF joins 1.1GW Obelisk hybrid project in Egypt
EDF power solutions has formally joined the Obelisk hybrid energy project in Egypt, acquiring a 20% stake in the project company. The project, situated in the city of Nagaa Hammadi, near Luxor, is a large-scale facility combining a 1.1GW solar plant with a...
Report: EU hit 2025 solar target but market reduction threatens 2030 goals
According to a report from SolarPower Europe, the European Union’s solar power boom has faded, with annual installations contracting for the first time since 2016. The EU installed 65.1GW of solar capacity in 2025, marking a 0.7% decline from the 65.6GW installed the...
Interview with Sturge Mazzocchi, Head of Solar Careers UK, Solar Energy UK
The future of the UK’s energy sector hinges on a skilled workforce. At this autumn's Solar & Storage Live UK, we caught up with Sturge Mazzocchi, Head of Solar Careers UK at Solar Energy UK, a key initiative dedicated to meeting the industry’s ambitious growth...
The Centre offers free battery training to Australian energy workers
Press Release The Centre, led by TAFE Queensland, is a joint initiative between the Australian and Queensland Governments to support the growth of current and emerging battery technologies through innovative education and training. With demand for battery...
Report: Sodium-ion tech could boost clean storage resilience
As the global energy transition accelerates, a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) highlights the critical role of sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) in the future of stationary energy storage. 'Sodium-Ion Batteries: A Technology Brief'...
RWE commissions solar project in Texas, bolstering local industry
RWE has commissioned the Stoneridge Solar project in Texas, introducing 200MW of solar power alongside 100MW (200 MWh) of battery storage capacity to the state’s grid. This development aims to provide reliable, cost-competitive, and locally generated electricity to...
LONGi enters storage sector with ‘solar-storage-hydrogen’ strategy
LONGi has officially announced its entry into the energy storage sector with the launch of the LONGi Energy Storage One-Stop Solution. This move strategically evolves the company from a PV powerhouse into an integrated "solar-storage-hydrogen" comprehensive energy...
COP30 ends divisively: How will it impact the renewables sector?
The 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30) convened in Belém, Brazil, from 10 - 21 November 2025. Dubbed the 'Implementation COP', the summit gathered delegates from nearly 200 nations to carry out 'Mission...
Jinko ESS strengthens regional partnership with 20mwh distribution agreement for next-gen SunGiga ESS
Press Release Jinko ESS, a global leading energy storage provider and a subsidiary of Jinko Solar Co., Ltd., has expanded its collaboration with a long-standing regional partner through a new 20MWh distribution arrangement for the SunGiga G2 261kWh and 520kWh energy...
Southeast Asia’s first industrial heat battery launches in Thailand
Rondo Energy and SCG Cleanergy have announced the operational start of Southeast Asia’s first heat battery, charged from both the grid and a nearby solar farm. The launch was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony at SCG’s cement plant in Saraburi Province, Thailand. The...
Recurrent Energy sells Australian hybrid project to undisclosed European investor
Recurrent Energy, a global solar and battery storage developer and a subsidiary of Canadian Solar, has announced the sale of its Australian hybrid solar and battery project to an undisclosed European infrastructure and investment group. The Gunning Energy Park,...
Trina Storage and Pacific Green announce major battery storage agreement
Trina Storage, a division of Trinasolar, and Pacific Green Energy Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deliver up to 5GWh of BESS between 2026 and 2028. According to an official statement from Trina Storage, the MoU signifies one of the largest...